Kentucky Fairness Alliance: Newsroom

Public Disservice

2008-01-14T21:27:00.000-05:00

Public disservice by the Herald-Leader Legislators should focus on real problems State Reps. Richard Henderson and Ancel Smith took wedge issue politics to a new low last week when they pre-filed a bill to block Kentucky's public universities from extending health benefits to employees' unmarried, live-in partners. It's hard to understand why anyone is opposed to extending health benefits in

Public Disservice from the Lexington Herald-Leader

2008-01-07T16:11:00.000-05:00

Public disservice Legislators should focus on real problems State Reps. Richard Henderson and Ancel Smith took wedge issue politics to a new low last week when they pre-filed a bill to block Kentucky's public universities from extending health benefits to employees' unmarried, live-in partners. It's hard to understand why anyone is opposed to extending health benefits in Kentucky, where far too

Bill pushed to deny partner benefits

2008-01-05T12:05:00.001-05:00

Bill pushed to deny partner benefits By Art Jester AJESTER@HERALD-LEADER.COM Domestic partner benefits for same-sex and opposite sex unmarried couples might face their toughest opposition yet from Kentucky lawmakers after the 2008 General Assembly convenes next week. Two state institutions -- the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky -- offer the benefits, and they just began

Bill pushed to deny partner benefits

2008-01-05T12:05:00.000-05:00

KFA Co-Founder to Direct United Churches of Christ Communication Efforts

2007-12-11T14:53:00.000-05:00

From George Conklin Date Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:40:06 -0800 United Church of Christ Barb Powell, press contact 216-736-2175 powellb@ucc.org United Church of Christ names J. Bennett Guess to direct denominational communication efforts CLEVELAND The Rev. J. Bennett Guess has been named director of communications for the 1.2-million member United Church of Christ. "Ben has

EKU students, teachers rally

2007-11-29T10:32:00.000-05:00

EKU students, teachers rally EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE BENEFITS URGED By Greg Kocher GKOCHER1@HERALD-LEADER.COM RICHMOND --The issue of domestic-partnership benefits is one of human rights for all and not just a matter of sexual orientation, students and faculty members said yesterday at a rally on the Eastern Kentucky University campus. English professor Meg Gunderson said benefits should be

EKU Rally for Partner Benefits

2007-11-27T11:52:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow, KFA Executive Director Christina Gilgor will address a rally for fair healthcare at Eastern Kentucky University. See coverage from the Courier-Journal.

MSU Alliance campaigns for equality, hosts drag show

2007-11-02T22:57:00.001-04:00

From The MSU News on Friday, November 2nd: In the late 1960s, female impersonation became a hobby and even a profession for some men, and to carry on that tradition the fourth annual Alliance Drag Show was held yesterday in the Curris Center ballroom. The main guest for the show was Josephyn Edwards, an entertainer from Nashville, Tenn. There, she performs at a popular dance club called "PLAY."

MSU Alliance campaigns for equality, hosts drag show

2007-11-02T22:52:00.000-04:00

U of L Widens Health Benefit Plan

2007-10-10T09:08:00.000-04:00

U of L widens health benefit plans for domestic partners Employee would pay monthly premium By Nancy C. Rodriguez nrodriguez@courier-journal.comThe Courier-Journal The University of Louisville announced yesterday that it has broadened its plan to provide health-insurance coverage for employees' domestic partners in an effort to meet constitutional objections. As revised, the plan will allow

Group will Rally Against DP Benefits - KFA ED Response near bottom

2007-07-25T21:11:00.000-04:00

Group will rally against domestic partner benefits By Art Jester ajester@herald-leader.com About 250 people are expected to gather Monday in Frankfort in opposition to domestic partner benefits in Kentucky’s public universities and agencies. The “Rally to Protect Marriage” is set for 2 p.m. in the state Capitol Rotunda, said Kent Ostrander, executive director of the Family Foundation of

KFA Mention in a Dallas Community Paper

2007-06-22T11:04:00.000-04:00

Dallas Voice columnist Libby Post opposes Surgeon General nominee Leslie Southwick, and mentions KFA's growing political strength as a sign that fairness can thrive in the "heart of the Bible Belt." So say we all...

UK offers even more inclusive benefits

2007-06-19T17:05:00.000-04:00

Big news this week:UK revises dependent coverage Louisville Courier-Journal, June 19, 2007 UK alters plan for partner coverage Lexington Herald-Leader, June 19, 2007KFA's comment:UK's decision rightly acknowledges the diversity of Kentucky families. If the anti-fairness industry continues to oppose fair healthcare, it will make their intentions pretty transparent - excluding gay families from

In the News Page Update

2007-06-01T09:58:00.000-04:00

President Bush has nominated an anti-gay Kentucky doctor to be the next U.S. Surgeon General. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports: Christina Gilgor, executive director of the Kentucky Fairness Alliance, an organization that seeks equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, said: "While serving on the Methodist Judicial Council, Dr. Holsinger voted to ban a lesbian from the clergy

New items in the KFA online store!

2007-05-29T13:29:00.001-04:00

Visit our online store (powered by CafePress) and check out the new Unbridled Pride section. The design is slightly updated for 2007, and we have new items, including women's plus-size shirts and maternity tops. http://www.cafepress.com/kyfairness

More News on Fair Healthcare

2007-04-25T15:51:00.000-04:00

Yesterday the University of Kentucky's Board of Trustees voted to enact a new employee benefits package that includes health insurance for all couples regardless of marital status. Between that and the Fletcher administration's threats to try and ban fair healthcare in a special legislative session, we've had another big news day at KFA. Visit our In the News page for the story.

Big News Day in Fairness

2007-04-24T14:48:00.000-04:00

Check this out from today's Courier-Journal: The Fletcher administration may include the issue of domestic partner benefits for gays and lesbians working for state government in the call for a special legislative session. Robbie Rudolph, who is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Gov. Ernie Fletcher, said the administration talked about it yesterday.Meanwhile, the University of

GLSEN looking for student leaders

2007-04-18T10:49:00.000-04:00

GLSEN (Gay Straight Student Education Network) is searching for it next team of student leaders! Our application process is now open for the Jump-Start 2007-2008 National Student Leadership team. The Jump-Start 2007-2008 National Student Leadership Team will be a group of middle and high school students who will support student-organizing efforts across the country - whether its starting student

Wes's Guest Editorial in the C-J

2007-04-12T17:47:00.000-04:00

From today's Louisville Courier-Journal: The legislature and spousal benefits The so-called "Family Foundation" is, in e-mail blasts, accusing one of the most respected public servants in our state, University of Louisville President Dr. James Ramsey of deliberately misleading legislators about whether U of L subsidizes health insurance for loved ones of unmarried employees, commonly known as

Photos from Soulforce Visit

2007-04-11T12:23:00.000-04:00

On March 28 Soulforce's Eastern Bus stopped in Williamsburg. Here are a couple of photos courtesy of KFA board member Chip Begley.

2007-03-20T10:41:00.000-04:00

Printed: Murray Ledger and Times, Monday, March 19, 2007 Dear Editor: Did you feel that? It could only be me, but I’ve noticed something. The wind seems to be blowing in a different direction, but there is no need for panic. This may be a sign that elected officials will begin to represent the majority of Kentucky’s citizens that support fairness for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender

GLAAD training coming to Kentucky

2007-03-14T18:07:00.000-04:00

Save the Date! Media Essentials Training with the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Saturday, April 21 - Louisville Sunday April 22 - Lexington At 1:00 p.m. on either day, you can join KFA and GLAAD for Media Essentials Training. Alex Shoor, GLAAD's media field strategist for the southeast, will talk media terminology, messaging strategy, interviewing skills, and more. Don't miss this

Congrats to Kentucky Equality

2007-03-05T11:03:00.000-05:00

We just heard a cool bit of news. The Kentucky Equality Federation just won MySpace.com's Impact Award for Social Justice. KEF was recognized for their excellent use of MySpace for outreach and education. Hats off to KEF President Jordan Palmer, et al., who are doing a great job engaging young folks - like the ones pictured here at the Kentuckians Value Fairness rally. (See more KVF photos...)

Fairness Supporter's Equal Healthcare Opinion

2007-02-26T13:34:00.000-05:00

Sam Marcossen, fairness supporter and professor of law at the University of Louisville wrote this opinion piece for Sunday's Louisville Courier-Journal, dismissing the argument that fair healthcare violates Kentucky's constitution. ...the rights arising from domestic partnership status do not approximate marriage, thus the affidavit by which an employee enrolls for benefits does not create a

Gray Dove Chapter Leader Recognized

2007-02-25T14:28:00.000-05:00

From the Richmond Register: KFA Gray Dove Chapter Leader Scotty Saltzman was nominated for the Richmond Human Rights Commission's Unity Award. Congratulations Scotty! And thank you for your continued commitment to fairness.